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The 200A O₂ Shield Across Three Hosts: Hypertherm's official HyPro2000 upgrade torch for HT2000 O₂ chart places 220832 at the 200A position . The same 220832 also serves HyPro2000 retrofit for MAX200 and native MAXPRO200 at 200A O₂ . Airgas confirms it as "Hypertherm® 200 Amp Air/Nitrogen/Oxygen... compatible for HT2000®/HyPro2000™" .
Oxygen-Specific by Design: 220832 is engineered for 200A oxygen plasma cutting of mild steel — the O₂ chemical reaction with the base material accelerates the cut and produces a smooth, low-dross edge . For 200A air, the correct shield is 420045, not 220832. This distinction matters: fitting a 220832 on an air stack, or a 420045 on an O₂ stack, degrades cut quality and shortens consumable life.
Nozzle Protection = Arc Stability: The shield's primary job is to act as a robust outer barrier defending the precision 220831 nozzle from molten spatter and extreme thermal damage . A cracked or warped shield lets gas escape unevenly and is a direct cause of double-arcing and degraded cut edges.
220832
HALANSM®
HLN-220832
HALANSM® 220832 Shield — 200A Oxygen for HyPro2000 Upgrade Torch for HT2000 / MAX200 / MAXPRO200
The HALANSM® 220832 is the designated 200A oxygen shield for Hypertherm's HyPro2000 upgrade torch mounted on the HT2000 platform, the HyPro2000 retrofit on MAX200, and the native MAXPRO200 . As the outermost barrier protecting the nozzle and electrode, the shield directly governs arc stability, cut-edge quality, and consumable life at the 200A O₂ class. Constructed from high-purity copper with precision-drilled shield-gas orifices, the 220832 is optimized for one thing: fast, clean oxygen-plasma cutting of mild steel.
Why 220832 is the right shield for 200A O₂ work
Across all three host platforms, Hypertherm's official consumables matrices place the 220832 at the 200A O₂ position:
HyPro2000 upgrade torch for HT2000 — 200A O₂ (mild steel): 220832 shield · 220936 shield cap · 220831 nozzle · 220834 swirl ring · 220937 electrode · 220521 water tube · 220935 retaining cap (without tab)
HyPro2000 retrofit torch for MAX200 — 200A O₂: same stack as above
Native MAXPRO200 machine torch — 200A O₂ (mild steel): 220832 shield · 220935 shield cap · 220831 nozzle · 220834 swirl ring · 220937 electrode · 220521 water tube
Airgas and ESCCO both confirm the same cross-platform identity: "Hypertherm® 200 Amp Air/Nitrogen/Oxygen... compatible for HT2000®/HyPro2000™" ; ESCCO lists it as "220832 Hypertherm Shield 200 A, Oxy/Air (MAXPRO200 MACH)" . One shield, three host torches, one gas process — oxygen.
Key Features
Oxygen-Specific Gas Dynamics: The 220832's internal geometry and orifice pattern are tuned to the specific flow characteristics of oxygen plasma. O₂ cutting on mild steel produces a chemical exothermic reaction with the base material that accelerates the cut and yields a smooth edge with minimal dross . A shield designed for air (like the 420045) would not channel O₂ flow optimally — which is why Hypertherm specifies 220832 for O₂ and 420045 for air at 200A .
Robust Outer Barrier: The shield acts as the first line of defense against molten metal spatter, dross, and extreme thermal damage . At 200A, a damaged or warped shield lets gas escape unevenly and is a direct cause of double-arcing that can destroy the nozzle and electrode instantly .
Precision Shield-Gas Orifices: The drilled orifice pattern controls the secondary shield-gas flow, cooling the 220831 nozzle and assisting in constriction of the plasma arc . This results in cleaner cuts with less dross and better angularity compared to worn or generic alternatives .
High-Purity Copper Body: The copper construction offers exceptional thermal conductivity to dissipate the intense heat of a 200A O₂ arc . This extends operational lifespan even under continuous heavy-duty industrial use — critical in shipbuilding, structural steel, and heavy machinery fabrication.
200A O₂ Consumable Stack (Mild Steel — HyPro2000 for HT2000 / MAX200)
Position | Part | 200A O₂ |
|---|---|---|
Shield | 220832 | 220832 |
Nozzle | 220831 (O₂) | 220831 |
Swirl Ring | 220834 (O₂) | 220834 |
Electrode | 220937 (200A) | 220937 |
Inner Cap | 220935 (without tab) | 220935 |
Outer Cap | 220936 (with IHS tab) | 220936 |
Water Tube | 220521 | 220521 |
200A O₂ Consumable Stack (Mild Steel — MAXPRO200 machine torch)
Position | Part | 200A O₂ |
|---|---|---|
Shield | 220832 | 220832 |
Nozzle | 220831 (O₂) | 220831 |
Swirl Ring | 220834 (O₂) | 220834 |
Electrode | 220937 (200A) | 220937 |
Shield Cap | 220935 (without tab) | 220935 |
Water Tube | 220521 | 220521 |
NOTE: 220832 = 200A oxygen shield. Compatible hosts: HyPro2000 upgrade torch for HT2000, HyPro2000 retrofit for MAX200, and MAXPRO200 machine torch — all at 200A O₂ for mild steel cutting . This shield is oxygen-specific; for 200A air cutting (mild steel / stainless / aluminum), use shield 420045 instead . For 200A O₂ bevel processes on MAXPRO200, use shield 420737 . The 220832 pairs with nozzle 220831, swirl ring 220834, and electrode 220937 . Always inspect the shield for cracks, warping, or spatter buildup when cut quality degrades — a compromised shield causes double-arcing and accelerated nozzle/electrode failure . HALANSM® is an independent aftermarket manufacturer; this part is a compatible replacement for Hypertherm® systems.
Real Shot: Images above show the actual HALANSM torch ceramic head, Euro connector pins, cable coil, consumable-installed view and length comparison you will receive.
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